Masters study

Energy and Climate Policy MSc

Take on the challenge of creating sustainable and low-carbon energy systems throughout the world.

• Focus on the role of technological innovation.
• Gain the skills to analyse policy problems and to propose and evaluate viable policy solutions.
• A strong foundation for careers in government, international organisations, the private sector and NGOs.

The course is led by the Sussex Energy Group (SEG), one of the largest independent social science energy policy research groups in the world. You will be taught by internationally recognised experts on climate change mitigation and the adaption of energy policy.

You can study this course on campus, or study a version of this course 100% online.

Sustainable Development MSc

Help build a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive.

• Get a unique perspective on how policy issues impact on sustainable development, and gain the skills to address them.
• Sussex is 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021).
• These skills are urgently required in international development agencies, non-governmental organisations, government ministries and firms in the Global South and North.

You can study this course on campus, or study a version of this course 100% online.

Science and Technology Policy MSc

Gain an outstanding foundation in the language, logic and tools of policy formulation and analysis.

• Gain frameworks and tools to understand the complex dynamics of policy development
• Be able to critique and contribute to science, technology and innovation policy and industrial strategy
• Prepare for a range of careers. This includes public-, private- and charitable-sector organisations working to tackle society’s most important economic, social and environmental challenges.

We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.

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Strategic Innovation Management MSc

Firms that innovate will outperform those that don't. Learn how to create value from innovation.

• Equip yourself to lead and manage innovation at operational and strategic levels.
• Develop an approach that combines management of the market, technological and organisational changes.
• Gain a set of transferable skills relevant to occupations such as management consultancy, product and service development, business analysis, technology management, R&D and innovation management.

We also offer this MSc with an optional professional placement year.

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Project Management MSc

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of managing complex projects
• Develop your leadership skills, and learn how to manage risk and innovation.
• You can also tailor your degree to your career path by choosing options in areas such as digital innovation and data visualisation.

Students will be taught by leading academics and experienced senior project managers from the private sector, who bring cutting-edge research and practice into their lectures. This course is ideal for lucrative careers in consultancy and project management.

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